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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: uncle les on January 11, 2014, 09:54:22 PM

Title: I was so impressed with that Dieselpunk La-7
Post by: uncle les on January 11, 2014, 09:54:22 PM
That I had to build something like it..  so tonight I threw this together - paint goes on tomorrow. I have no idea what the scheme will be - it kinda looks Italian so maybe a green/white/red tail...  I dunno   :icon_nif:
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1/1560512_10202865558462251_1722429358_n.jpg)
Title: Re: I was so impressed with that Dieselpunk La-7
Post by: Old Wombat on January 12, 2014, 01:23:18 AM
Wild looking beast!

Can't wait (well, I guess I can but impatiently) for it to be finished.

:icon_music:

Guy
Title: Re: I was so impressed with that Dieselpunk La-7
Post by: GTX_Admin on January 12, 2014, 03:46:51 AM
Wicked…at least that is the only aspect of Terry (Radish) that inspired you... ;)
Title: Re: I was so impressed with that Dieselpunk La-7
Post by: FAAMAN on January 12, 2014, 05:00:07 AM
Looks like a Gee Bee, well sort of that is, interesting. 8)
Title: Re: I was so impressed with that Dieselpunk La-7
Post by: Buzzbomb on January 12, 2014, 05:02:45 AM
Yep that most certainly is in that zone
Title: Re: I was so impressed with that Dieselpunk La-7
Post by: father ennis on January 12, 2014, 07:50:57 AM
 :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: I was so impressed with that Dieselpunk La-7
Post by: uncle les on January 12, 2014, 12:03:52 PM
..and ... finished. 
I thought it looked a little Tintinish so I decided to make it Bulgarian.. if that makes sense.

(http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa244/ersatzfleug/bulgar4_zps800347b7.jpg)
(http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa244/ersatzfleug/bulgar5_zpsbc1c55ae.jpg)
airbrushed matt black overall, airbrushed camo in med grey & tan freehand and through holes cut in Milo tinfoil ( makes a great template or mask), short burst of rattle can silver from the front and then dry-brushed in various shades of brown & metal. 
(http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa244/ersatzfleug/bulgar3_zps7d9162ee.jpg)

(http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa244/ersatzfleug/bulgar2_zps7db201b0.jpg)


and that nose was drawn on a computer a couple of nights ago ! See the original image for the white bits.
(http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa244/ersatzfleug/dieselpunk_zpsc0b975f4.jpg)
The donor kit being one of these (http://www.oldmodelkits.com/jpegs/Hawk%20Mystery%20Ship%20640-50.JPG) althought that tail end looks a bit Brewsterish....
 :)
Title: Re: I was so impressed with that Dieselpunk La-7
Post by: GTX_Admin on January 12, 2014, 12:08:40 PM
Damn!  That looks great!
Title: Re: I was so impressed with that Dieselpunk La-7
Post by: Old Wombat on January 13, 2014, 01:15:55 AM
Quote from: GTX_Admin on January 12, 2014, 12:08:40 PM
Damn!  That looks great!

Wot Greg sed! 8)

:icon_music:

Guy
Title: Re: I was so impressed with that Dieselpunk La-7
Post by: TerryCampion on January 13, 2014, 01:16:40 AM
That looks stunningly EPIC!!! :) :)
Title: Re: I was so impressed with that Dieselpunk La-7
Post by: FAAMAN on January 13, 2014, 05:50:05 AM
Brilliant work, very fast!!  8)  :-*

Never heard of Tin Tin, is it a new version of Rin Tin Tin?
Title: Re: I was so impressed with that Dieselpunk La-7
Post by: uncle les on January 13, 2014, 06:20:23 AM
Quote from: FAAMAN on January 13, 2014, 05:50:05 AM
Brilliant work, very fast!!  8)  :-*

Never heard of Tin Tin, is it a new version of Rin Tin Tin?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Adventures_of_Tintin (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Adventures_of_Tintin)
I can't quickly find any specific examples but found in amongst Hergé's graphic adventures can be found some not-so alternative universe '30s to '60s aircraft concepts.

As for Rintintin..  similar adventures, but the canine roles are reversed (re Snowy) and there's less aviation !

..but then you knew all this   ;)
Title: Re: I was so impressed with that Dieselpunk La-7
Post by: FAAMAN on January 14, 2014, 05:06:37 AM
Okay, I actually saw the movie but had no idea it came from a French comic, I sorta get your reasoning, still love the Whiff though! 8)
Title: Re: I was so impressed with that Dieselpunk La-7
Post by: Dr. YoKai on January 14, 2014, 06:22:19 AM
 Nice looking 'conversion', for lack of a better term ??? The mystery ship is a good place to start.
Title: Re: I was so impressed with that Dieselpunk La-7
Post by: father ennis on January 14, 2014, 10:12:39 AM
Kicks Ass !    :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: I was so impressed with that Dieselpunk La-7
Post by: Weaver on January 14, 2014, 12:24:12 PM
Looks great and really fast work too - nice one! :)
Title: Re: I was so impressed with that Dieselpunk La-7
Post by: finsrin on January 14, 2014, 03:01:23 PM
Captures dieselpunk look so well  :)
Exhaust pipes with larger holding tube and foot pad are classic.
Screen that goes around fuselage in front of wing is great feature I never would have thought of.
All of it is punky cool  8)
Title: Re: I was so impressed with that Dieselpunk La-7
Post by: Brian da Basher on January 16, 2014, 04:45:36 AM
That's one of the most outstanding diesel punk whiffs I've seen yet!

The paint and weathering are amazing and I think that 5 bladed prop is truly inspired!

Brian da Basher
Title: Re: I was so impressed with that Dieselpunk La-7
Post by: Camthalion on January 16, 2014, 07:57:58 AM
looks great.   Top work
Title: Re: I was so impressed with that Dieselpunk La-7
Post by: ysi_maniac on January 16, 2014, 08:36:04 PM
Absolutely mad. :) I like it  :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: I was so impressed with that Dieselpunk La-7
Post by: Weaver on January 16, 2014, 09:02:46 PM
Just thinking: with the tubular engine bay and the exhaust pipe configuration, you could claim that it's a huge Wankel rotary engine. Ideally, for a twin-rotor rotary, thr exhaust pipes would be staggered...
Title: Re: I was so impressed with that Dieselpunk La-7
Post by: uncle les on January 16, 2014, 09:07:20 PM
Quote from: Weaver on January 16, 2014, 09:02:46 PM
Just thinking: with the tubular engine bay and the exhaust pipe configuration, you could claim that it's a huge Wankel rotary engine. Ideally, for a twin-rotor rotary, thr exhaust pipes would be staggered...
Works for me !  :D
Title: Re: I was so impressed with that Dieselpunk La-7
Post by: apophenia on January 17, 2014, 11:43:55 AM
Love it ... and the Bulgarian camouflage/markings are perfect!